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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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